GRE Word List

EMISSARY

one designated as the agent of another : representative

The meaning of the word emissary is one designated as the agent of another : representative.

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WordMeaning
defaultfailure to do something required by duty or law : neglect
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
throespang
abysmalimmeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad
imperceptiblenot perceptible by a sense or by the mind : extremely slight, gradual, or subtle
clamornoisy shouting
psychosomaticof, relating to, concerned with, or involving both mind and body
rummageto make a thorough search or investigation